Early awareness and care for birth defects can give every child a brighter, healthier future.
Congenital disorders
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These conditions result in hundreds of thousands of deaths annually, underscoring the need for a nationwide campaign to address this issue.
Birth Defects
Birth defects are abnormalities that occur in babies which affect how the body looks, works or both. They can be structural or functional in nature.
Birth defects are abnormalities that occur in babies which affect how the body looks, works or both. They can be structural or functional in nature.
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Around 6% of children worldwide are born with congenital disorders. #congenitaldisorders #medindia ’
Around 6% of children worldwide are born with congenital disorders. #congenitaldisorders #medindia ’
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A Healthy Body, A Happy Life
During his speech, Governor Bagde stressed that ‘the first happiness is a healthy body’ and urged people to maintain their health through practices like yoga. He emphasized that good health is fundamental to enjoying all other aspects of life.Reflecting on Rajasthan's rapid progress, the Governor called for the state to lead in identifying and treating emerging diseases. He lauded efforts to combat polio and other illnesses while advocating for similar campaigns targeting tuberculosis (TB) and cancer. He proposed systematic registration of cancer patients to facilitate early diagnosis and effective treatment.
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National Birth Defects Awareness Month 2023
The month of January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month to raise awareness about birth defects and their effects on individuals, parents, and families
The month of January is National Birth Defects Awareness Month to raise awareness about birth defects and their effects on individuals, parents, and families
Eat Well, Live Well: Combat Addiction and Diet Disease
The Governor also underscored the need for campaigns promoting de-addiction and addressing diseases linked to modern dietary habits. He called for a multi-pronged approach to tackling these challenges.The conference featured notable contributions from experts. Dr. Dharmendra Kumar shared insights on genetic diseases, gene therapy, and related medical advancements.
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Quiz on Birth Defects
Birth defects are structural or functional abnormalities that happen while a baby is developing in the mother’s body. Most birth defects occur during the first trimester of pregnancy. Main categories of birth defects include structural birth defects ...
Birth defects are structural or functional abnormalities that happen while a baby is developing in the mother’s body. Most birth defects occur during the first trimester of pregnancy. Main categories of birth defects include structural birth defects ...
Fighting Rare Childhood Diseases with Innovation and Care
Dr. M.L. Swarnkar, the university's founder, urged the Government of India to establish a ‘Centre of Excellence’ at the university for its work on treating rare childhood diseases.Dr. Ashok Gupta, the seminar convener, provided an in-depth analysis of medical aspects related to congenital disorders.
References:
- Congenital disorders - (https://www.who.int/health-topics/congenital-anomalies)
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Birth Defect - Structural Defects
A structural birth defect means that a specific body part is missing or mal-formed during the embryonic development.
A structural birth defect means that a specific body part is missing or mal-formed during the embryonic development.
